Path Wānaka | Ara Ki Wānaka is a network of Agency Members – public agencies, youth services, health and community organisations – rather than a membership-based group for individuals.
Because those agencies retain their own independent governance, Path Wānaka does not speak with a single unified policy voice on every social issue or regulatory/legislative question.
Path Wānaka’s role is to facilitate dialogue, share information, collate data (e.g. via its Youth Survey), and host workshops or community conversations. The organisation emphasises supporting families to understand and navigate “adult-sized problems” faced by youth – parenting challenges, social pressures, mental health, substance use, online harm.
Randal Dobbs – Chair
08 May 2026
World Smokefree May is a nationwide quit campaign backing whānau across Aotearoa to give up smoking this May. It culminates in World Smokefree Day on 31st May (World No Tobacco Day).
Aims to raise awareness of the smokefree kaupapa and encourage quit attempts through consistent national messaging and community action.
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill is currently before Parliament, and this is an important opportunity for communities and individuals to have their voices heard on the proposed changes. Submissions to the Justice Select Committee are now open and close on Thursday, May 14.
